YAESU FTDX10 HF 50 MHz 100W Desktop Radio User manual

Brand: YAESU

Model: FTDX10 HF 50 MHz 100W Desktop Radio

Type: User manual

YAESU FTDX10 HF 50 MHz 100W Desktop Radio offers a range of capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts. With its 100W output power, you can communicate over long distances with ease. The built-in antenna tuner ensures optimal performance with various antenna configurations. The large, intuitive front panel provides quick access to essential controls, including frequency selection, mode switching, and power adjustment. The FTDX10 also features advanced receiver functions such as noise reduction, contour control, and IF shift for enhanced signal clarity.

Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Accessories & options ....................................1

Supplied Accessories ........................................ 1

Available options ............................................... 1

....................2

Antenna Considerations .................................... 2

Connection of Antenna and Power Cables ........ 2

Connection of Microphone, Headphone, Key,

Keyer and FH-2 ................................................. 3

Front panel controls & Switches .....................4

Display indications ........................................10

Rear Panel....................................................11

Basic Operation ............................................13

Turning the Transceiver .................................. 13

ON and OFF .................................................... 13

................................................... 13

Audio Volume Level ......................................... 13

Operating Band Selection ............................... 13

Operating Mode Select .................................... 13

Setting the Operating Frequency .................... 14

....................................... 15

RF Power output control .................................. 15

DIAL knob Lock ............................................... 15

Receiver Accessories ...................................16

.............................. 16

RF Gain ........................................................... 16

AGC ( .......................... 16

CW Decode ..................................................... 17

Audio Peak Filter ............................................. 17

............................ 17

....................................... 17

Interference Rejection ..................................18

................... 18

Contour Control Operation .............................. 18

IF SHIFT Operation ......................................... 19

WIDTH Tuning ................................................. 19

.............................................. 19

IF NOTCH Filter Operation .............................. 19

DNR Operation ................................................ 20

......................................... 20

Operation ......................................................... 20

Transmitter Operation ...................................21

Transmission ................................................... 21

Changing the .................................................. 21

transmission meter .......................................... 21

..................................... 21

Speech Processor ........................................... 21

Monitor ............................................................ 21

VOX ................................................................. 22

Split-Frequency Operation .............................. 22

CW Mode Operation .....................................23

Setup for Straight Key Operation .................... 23

Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer .................. 24

FM Mode Operation......................................25

Repeater Operation ......................................... 25

Tone Squelch Operation .................................. 25

SCOPE .........................................................26

Scope function setting ..................................... 26

Memory Operation ........................................28

Memory Storage .............................................. 28

Memory Channel Recall .................................. 28

Erasing Memory Channel Date ....................... 29

............................ 29

Setting Menu ................................................30

Using Menu ..................................................... 30

Resetting the Microprocessor .......................35

.................................................36

General ............................................................ 36

Transmitter ...................................................... 36

Receiver .......................................................... 37

Accessories & options

Supplied Accessories

SSM-75E

DC Power Cord

1/4-inch 3-contact Plug

Operation Manual

Available options

Reference Microphone M-1

Dual Element Microphone M-100

Ultra-High-Fidelity Desktop Microphone MD-200A8X

Desktop Microphone MD-100A8X

Lightweight Stereo Headphone YH-77STA

External Automatic Antenna Tuner FC-40

Remote Control Keypad FH-2

Installation and interconnections

Antenna Considerations

The FTDX10 is designed for 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the amateur operating frequencies.

chosen operation and bands.

Construct the antenna and coaxial cable, or use a suitable antenna tuner, to maintain the impedance pre-

sented to the FTDX10 antenna connector for an SWR of 1.5 or less. Careful preparation of the antenna

and/or tuner will permit maximum performance and protect the transceiver from damage.

High voltages may be present on the antenna; install it so it will not be easily touched when in operation.

Connection of Antenna and Power Cables

Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as

well as the DC power cable.

RED

Antenna

FUSE: 25A

DC power cord (supplied)

To prevent damage from lightning, atmospheric electricity,

electrical shock etc., please provide a good earth ground.

Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your station equipment

to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system).

Connection of Microphone, Headphone, Key, Keyer and FH-2

DOWN

+5V

MIC GND

MIC

PTT

GND

FAST

FH-2

Front panel controls & Switches

ON/OFF Switch

Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn

the transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this

TUNE

Antenna Tuner.

the antenna tuner.

Press the [TUNE] key for about 1 second to start

“automatic tuning”.

Since the transceiver transmits automati-

cally during automatic tuning, make sure to

connect an antenna or dummy load before

tuning up.

When the antenna or dummy load does not

match the impedance, “HI-SWR” will appear

on the touch panel.

VOX/MOX

VOX

This key enables automatic voice-actuated trans-

mitter switching. While VOX is activated, the LED

inside this key glows orange.

MOX

Press this key for about 1 second to engages the

PHONES Jack

jack.

When wearing headphones, we recommend

that you turn the AF Gain levels down to

their lowest settings before turning power

on, to minimize the impact on your hearing

caused by audio “pops” during switch-on.

MIC

This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone

uti-lizing a traditional YAESU HF transceiver pinout.

DOWN

+5V

MIC GND

MIC

PTT

GND

FAST

SD memory card slot

You can use the commercially available SD memo-

ry card to save various settings, save the memory

FUNC knob

screen where the operation settings for a variety of

to close the function menu screen.

This switch engages the IF Noise Blanker. When

the Noise Blanker is activated, the LED inside the

key will glow orange.

The noise blanker level can be adjusted by

turning the [FUNC] knob after pressing and

holding the [NB] key.

DNR

This key turns the Digital Noise Reduction circuit on

vated, the LED inside the key will glow orange.

The noise reduction level can be adjusted

by turning the [FUNC] knob after pressing

and holding the [DNR] key.

AF, RF/SQL

Inner Knob (AF)

The inner [AF] knob sets the audio level of the re-

ceiver.

Outer Knob (RF/SQL)

The RF Gain control provides manual adjustment

of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages,

to account for noise and signal strength conditions

at the moment.

[RF] knob is normally left in the fully clockwise posi-

tion.

Before operation, set the operation of the

default setting is “RF”.

It does not operate in FM and DATA-FM

mode.

SQL

The squelch system allows the back-ground noise

to be muted when no signal is being received.

Normally, the squelch is not used during SSB or

CW operation.

Before operation, set the operation of the

[RF/SQL] control to “SQL”. The default set-

ting is “RF”.

It does not operate in FM and DATA-FM

mode.

Rotate the [RF/SQL] knob to adjust the squelch un-

til the noise disappears.

If the squelch knob is turned too far to the

right, weak signals cannot be heard.

Save data such as frequency set with VFO to the

and hold the [M] key, the data will be written to the

memory channel.

V/M

This key toggles frequency control between VFO

and the memory system.

A/B

This

CLAR RX

this key once more to return the receiver to the

bered, in case you want to use it again.

the [CLAR/VFO] key.

CLAR TX

Pressing this key activates the TX Clarifie. This

the [CLAR/VFO] key.

QMB

CTCSS settings), into consecutive QMB Memories.

SPLIT

ture will be engaged. SUB band transmit will auto-

the MAIN band receive frequency, with the same

MPVD ring

Change the function of the MPVD ring

The function of the MPVD ring can be changed simply by pressing the key below.

BAND

C.S (Costom Select key) MPVD ring

MODE

CLAR (Clarifier)

BAND: Select the operation band.

C.S: 16 types of functions can be assigned in advance.

ZIN/SPOT

ZIN

Press [ZIN/SPOT] to cause the receiving frequency

to zero-in automatically while receiving the CW sig-

nal.

SPOT

Pressing and holding [ZIN/SPOT], the tone is out-

put from the speaker.

TXW (TX Watch)

Pressing and holding this button lets you mon-

itor the transmit frequency when split frequen-

cy operation is engaged. Release the button

to return to normal split frequency operation.

MAIN dial

This large knob adjusts the operating frequency.

Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the fre-

quency.

FINE

When pressed, MAIN dial will operate as FINE

TUNING dial which changes the frequency at 1 Hz

FAST/LOCK

FAST

Pressing this key will change the tuning of the

MAIN Dial knob to a higher step rate.

LOCK

Press and hold this key toggles locking on/off for

the MAIN Dial knob. With “Lock” on, the MAIN Dial

knob can still be turned, but the frequency will not

change, and the “LOCK” appears in the frequency

display.

SHIFT, WIDTH

Inner Knob (SHIFT)

Rotate the inner [SHIFT] knob to move the pass-

adjustment range is ±1.2 kHz. The position of the

passband can be observed on the display. Further-

more, the display will show the shift value of the IF

SHIFT for 2 second whenever the [SHIFT] knob is

turned.

Outer Knob (WIDTH)

Rotate the outer [WIDTH] knob to set the overall

bandwidth of the IF DSP filter. Counter-clockwise

rotation reduces the bandwidth, while clockwise ro-

tation increases the bandwidth. The current band-

width can be observed on the display. Furthermore,

the frequency display will show the bandwidth

of the IF passband for 2 second whenever the

[WIDTH] knob is turned.

NOTCH

Pressing this key allows you to adjust the center

knob. While activated, the LED inside this key

glows orange.

CONT/APF

Pressing this key allows you to select the DSP Con-

tour filter response using the [CONT/APF] knob.

While activated, the LED inside this key glows or-

ange.

NOTCH, CONT/APF

Inner Knob (NOTCH)

Rotate the inner [NOTCH] knob to adjust the cen-

ter frequency of the IF NOTCH filter. Press the

[NOTCH] key to turn the IF NOTCH filter ON or

OFF.

served on the display.

Additionally, the display will show the center fre-

er the [NOTCH] knob is turned.

Press and hold to reset NOTCH, CONTOUR, APF.

Outer Knob (CONT/APF)

eof the passband to partially attenuate an in-band

frequency component.

The CONTOUR operation can be switched ON/

OFF with the [CONT] Key.

on the display.

If there is interference or noise during CW opera-

tion, the APF center frequency is automatically set

to the CW PITCH frequency as a “peak filter”, to

make it easier to hear the desired signal.

APF operation is switched ON/OFF with the [APF]

key.

The location of the APF peak frequency is graphi-

cally illustrated on the display.

Display indications

Meter

There are seven functions multi-meter. The bottom

selection in the list below are transmit functions.

PO: Indicates the RF Power Output, from 0 to

150 Watts on transmit.

COMP: Indicates the compression level of the

speech processor, from 0 to 20 dB.

ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage.

VDD

SWR: Indicates the antenna system observed-

VFO mode/MEMORY mode

VFO-A: Displayed in VFO-A mode.

VFO-B: Displayed in VFO-B mode.

M-xx: Displays the selected channel number

when in memory mode.

Operating Mode

Displays the current operating mode.

Operation Frequency

Displays the current operation frequency.

FUNC Knob Operations

Displays the functions operated with the FUNC

knob.

Receive operation status indication

Displays the operation status of each reception

function.

ATT: Indicates the attenuation level, selected

[ATT] on the display.

IPO: Indicates which front end RF amplifier is

selected [IPO] on the display.

R.FIL: Indicates the bandwidth of the currently se-

AGC: Indicates the AGC decay time setting,

which is selected [AGC] on the display.

Filter Display

This indicator is used for viewing the status of the

Scope Screen information display

CENTER: The receive frequency is always

shown at the center of the screen and

spectrum display..

CURSOR: Monitors the spectrum within the

range set with “SPAN”.

FIX: To use Fixed Mode, enter the start

frequency of the scope.

FAST1-3

SLOW1-2

SPAN xxxkHz

Scope Screen frequency span (display

Scope Screen

Display spectrum and waterfall useful for monitor-

ing situations in the band.

Scope display setting

CENTER / CURSOR / FIX:

Switches the Spectrum Scope operation

each time the key is touched.

3DSS: Switch between the 3DSS display and

the waterfall display.

MULTI: In addition to the scope display, the os-

cilloscope and AF-FFT are also present-

ed.

EXPAND: The display area of the scope screen

may be ex-panded vertically.

SPAN

of the scope screen.

SPEED: Sets the Scope Display sweep speed

Rear Panel

RTTY/DATA

This 6-pin input/output jack accepts AFSK input

vides fixed level receiver audio output, and FSK

keying line.

ANT

Connect your main antenna here, using type-M

nected here, and only during transmission.

GND

Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a

good earth ground, for safety and optimal perfor-

mance. Use a large diameter, short braided cable

to make ground connections.

Cooling FAN

REM

By plugging the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into

this jack, direct access to the FTDX10 CPU is pro-

vided for control functions such as contest memory

keying, plus frequency and function control.

LINEAR

This 15-pin output jack provides band selection

data, which may be used for control of optional ac-

cessories such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear

EXT SPKR

This 3.5-mm, 2-contact, jack provides variable au-

dio output for an external loudspeaker. The audio

output impedance at this jack is 4 - 8 Ohms, and

the level varies according to the setting of the front

panel [AF] knob.

Inserting a plug into this jack disables the

internal loudspeaker.

GND

DC IN

This is the DC power supply connection for the

transceiver.

Use the supplied DC cable to connect directly to a

DC power supply, which must be capable of supply-

ing at least 23 A @13.8 VDC.

TUNER

This 8-pin output jack is used for connection to the

FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner.

RS-232C

This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external comput-

er control of the FTDX10. Connect a serial cable

here and to the RS-232C COM port on your per-

ACC

This 13-pin jack for connecting optional accesso-

ries.

USB

Connecting to a computer from this jack using a

commercially available USB cable allows remote

control by CAT commands from the computer.

USB

Connect a USB A type keyboard or mouse. They

can be used to select items on the screen or to en-

ter characters.

KEY

This 1/4-inch 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or

keyer paddle. A two-contact plug cannot be used in

this jack.

EXT-DISPLAY

DVI-D connector for connecting an external moni-

tor.

When using an external monitor, set the setting

menu item “EXT DISPLAY” to “ON”.

Connect a monitor that supports 800 x 480

resolution or 800 x 600 resolution.

Basic Operation

Turning the Transceiver

ON and OFF

Press and hold the Power switch to turn the

transceiver ON or OFF.

Power switch

Adjusting the

Audio Volume Level

Rotate the [AF] knob to adjust the volume to a

comfortable level.

AF knob

Operating Band Selection

Press the BAND key to display the operation

band selection screen, then touch and select the

desired band.

BAND key

Operating Mode Select

Press the MODE key to display the operation

mode selection screen, then touch and select the

desired mode.

MODE key

Setting Frequency with the MAIN Dial

Rotate the MAIN dial knob to tune within the

band, and begin normal operation.

Pressing the [FAST] key engages the “Fast” tuning

selection.

Tuning of 1 MHz or 1 kHz

1. Touch the “MHz” or “kHz” area of the frequen-

cy display.

2. Rotate the MAIN dial knob.

3. Touch “MHz” or “kHz” area of the frequency

If there is no operation within 3 seconds, the frequen-

Touch screen tuning

When the Scope Screen is touched, the frequen-

cy will be changed corresponding to the place on

the display that is touched.

Tuning of 1 Hz (FINE TUNING)

In the SSB, CW, RTTY, DATA-L or DATA-U mode,

the frequency can be adjusted with 1 Hz steps.

AM, FM, DATA-FM modes may be adjusted in 10 Hz steps.

1. Press the [FINE] key.

2. Rotate the MAIN dial knob.

FINE key

MAIN Dial

Keyboard Frequency Entry

1. Touch the “Hz” area of the frequency display.

2. Enter the frequency using the numeric keys.

Clear all entered numbers.

The Entered frequency is

confirmed.

The display returns to the

previous screen when this

symbol is touched.

Erases the rightmost digit.

If there is no operation within 10 seconds, the input

will be canceled.

Setting with the [FUNC] knob

The [FUNC] knob may be set to adjust in preset

steps.

1. Press the [FUNC] knob.

2. Touch [STEP DIAL].

3. Rotate the [FUNC] knob.

selection.

Setting the Operating Frequency

MIC Gain Adjustment

Turn the [FUNC] knob to adjust the microphone

gain.

1. Press the [FUNC] knob.

2. Touch [MIC GAIN].

3. Rotate the [FUNC] knob to adjust the micro-

phone gain.

FUNC knob

In the SSB mode

When transmitting in the SSB mode, adjust the

MIC gain so that the ALC meter stays within the

ALC zone of the meter on voice peaks.

In the AM mode

When transmitting in the AM mode, adjust the

MIC gain so that the ALC meter does not de-

RF Power output control

Turn the [FUNC] knob to adjust the RF power

output.

1. Press the [FUNC] knob.

2. Touch [RF POWER].

3. Rotate the [FUNC] knob to adjust the RF

power.

FUNC knob

DIAL knob Lock

The DIAL knob may be locked to prevent acci-

dental frequency change.

To lock the DIAL knob, press and hold the [FAST/

LOCK]key.

To unlock the DIAL setting, and restore normal

tuning, press and hold the [FAST/LOCK]key

again.

FAST/LOCK key

Receiver Accessories

The [CLAR/VFO] key and MPVD Dial are used to

the VFO frequency.

1. press the [CLAR/VFO] key.

2. Rotation of the MPVD ring will allow you to

CLAR/VFO key

MPVD ring

VFO] key.

press and hold the [CLAR/VFO] key.

RF Gain

The RF Gain control provides manual adjustment

of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stag-

es, to account for noise and signal strength con-

ditions at the moment.

As the [RF/SQL] knob is rotated counterclockwise

to reduce the gain, the S-meter reading will rise.

This indicates that the AGC voltage being applied

to the receiver is increasing (this causes a reduc-

RF/SQL knob

AGC ( )

The AGC system is designed to help compen-

AGC characteristics can be individually set for

each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC

is to maintain a constant audio output level once

a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is

achieved.

1. Touch [AGC].

2. Touch the desired receiver-recovery time con-

stant.

The “AUTO” selection mode selects the optimum re-

ceiver-recovery time for the reception mode.

Operation Mode AUTO AGC Selection

LSB / USB / AM / AM-N SLOW

CW-L / CW-U / FM /

FM-N / DATA-FM /

D-FM-N

FAST

RTTY-L / RTTY-U

DATA-L / DATA-U / PSK MID

For most operations, we recommend the “AUTO”

mode.

CW Decode

Alphanumeric Morse code can be decoded and

displayed as text on the display.

Interfering signals, noise, propagation phasing,

and code inaccuracy, may prevent accurate

message copy.

1. Set the operating mode to CW.

2. Press the [FUNC] knob.

3. Touch [DECODE].

The CW DECODE screen is displayed, and

the decoded message is displayed on the

screen.

CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC W6DXC W6DXC K

If extraneous characters are displayed, due to noise

and clutter when a CW signal is not being received,

touch [DEC LVL] and then rotate the [FUNC] knob to

adjust the threshold level.

4. To cancel the CW decode function, touch

[DEC OFF].

Audio Peak Filter

During CW operation, when interference or noise

is present, the center frequency is automatically

set to the PITCH frequency, making it easier to

hear the desired signal.

1. Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob to the left or

right to reduce any interference.

Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob to display the cen-ter

Press and hold the [CONT/APF] key to restore the

APF peak center frequency setting to “0 Hz”.

To exit from APF operation, press the [APF] key

twice.

CONT/APF knob

CONT/APF key

CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)

a handy technique to ensure the transceiver and

the other station are operating precisely on the

same frequency.

The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may

also be moved to adjust the receiver frequency to

center on the incoming station with the CW pitch

corresponding to that of the transmit signal.

Zero-In

Using the Auto Zeroing System

Press the [ZIN/SPOT] key momentary to adjust

the receiving frequency and zero-in automatically

while receiving a CW signal.

ZIN/SPOT key

Using the SPOT System

1. Set the operating mode to CW.

2. While you are pressing and holding [ZIN/

SPOT] key, the tone is output from the speak-

er.

CW Pitch Adjustment

The center frequency of the receiver passband

may be adjusted to the CW tone you prefer.

1. Set the operating mode to CW.

2. Press the [FUNC] knob.

3. Touch [CW PITCH].

4. Rotate the [FUNC] knob to select the desired

tone.

The tone may be varied between 300 Hz and 1050

Hz, in 10 Hz steps.

1. Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob to achieve the

most natural-sounding audio reproduction on

the incoming signal.

Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob, the center frequency (50

Press and hold the [CONT/APF] key to return the cen-

ter frequency to its initial value.

2. To exit from Contour tuning, press the [CONT/

APF] key momentarily.

CONT/APF key

IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)

commodate the connected antenna and the received signal conditions. IPO can be selected from three

operating conditions.

After touching [IPO], touch the desired operating condition.

IPO

AMP1

AMP2

Interference Rejection

Adjusts the GAIN of the CONTOUR circuit

1. Press the [FUNC] knob.

3. Rotate the [FUNC] knob to set level of the

gain of the CONTOUR circuit.

4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new set-

ting.

Sets the bandwidth (“Q”) of the

CONTOUR circuit.

1. Press the [FUNC] knob.

CONTOUR WIDTH].

of the CONTOUR circuit.

4. Press the [FUNC] knob to save the new set-

ting.

Contour Control Operation

a received signal.

YAESU FTDX10 HF 50 MHz 100W Desktop Radio User manual

YAESU FTDX10 HF 50 MHz 100W Desktop Radio User manual

YAESU FTDX10 HF 50 MHz 100W Desktop Radio User manual

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